Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Sequential or selective
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2008-01-15
Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Sequential or selective
C702S020000, C600S322000, C600S573000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10716842
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a state machine having a host controller that controls a level-i controller, wherein the level-1 controller controls the level-2 controller. The level-2 controller controls system component controllers, which in turn control system components to execute a process segment. For example, the machine includes a host controller that selects a set of states to be executed, a level-1 controller that activates the set of states in a predetermined order, wherein each state includes commands, and a level-2 controller that controls system components according to the commands. A method of executing a process includes identifying a set of states to be executed, issuing state commands that need to be issued to execute the current state in the set of states, and activating a next state only after all expected status reports have been received for the current state.
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Atterholt Ken A.
Fridge David Alan
Gold Kenneth S.
Kasdan Harvey
Tindel Jon Frank
Chang Sunray
DLA Piper (US) LLP
International Remote Imaging Systems, Inc.
Knight Anthony
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